Basic Marinara Sauce

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook until golden but not browned (be careful not to burn), about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and their juices, red pepper, oregano, salt, and sugar.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (crushing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon if using whole) until the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

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